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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

A World of Art: Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia Museum, PAFA, Rodin and More

Philadelphia is home to some of America’s finest art museums, with exceptional collections spanning the breadth of artistic history including a wealth of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works. Get an in-depth view of this extraordinary world of art as you learn from experts and go behind the scenes for perspectives not available to tourists. As an added delight, enjoy a cultural event from current offerings.

Highlights

• During two visits to the Barnes Foundation’s splendid new building, view Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings, as well as American decorative arts, treasures from antiquity and more.
• Experience the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s renowned collections in some of its 200 captivating galleries.
• During field trips to the Rodin Museum and public sculptures around the city, a renowned sculptor takes you inside his craft.

Program Notes

Some dates of this program have fewer included meals. See Date Notes for more information.

Activity Notes

Walking up to one mile on city streets.Date Notes5/4/2015In order to offer you more flexibility and meal options and to keep costs down, we are offering lunches on your own on this date, with the exception of the last day of the program when there is a farewell lunch.9/23/2015In order to offer you more flexibility and meal options and to keep costs down, we are offering lunches on your own on this date, with the exception of the last day of the program when there is a farewell lunch.10/23/2015In order to offer you more flexibility and meal options and to keep costs down, we are offering lunches on your own on this date, with the exception of the last day of the program when there is a farewell lunch.Coordinated by The Philadelphia Society For The Preservation Of Landmarks.

Need Help?

The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!